Jurors
An architect; values justice and wants to discuss evidence before deciding
Who is Juror 8?
An angry man who hasn't spoken to his son in years and wants to send the boy to the electric chair seemingly due to personal reasons.
Who is Juror 3?
This is declared when a jury cannot come to a unanimous vote.
What is a hung jury?
The state in which the play is set.
What is New York?
Uses foul language; makes stereotypical remarks and has an obvious bias against the defendant's ethnic group/race.
Who is Juror 10?
An old man who is the first to switch his vote to "not guilty."
Who is Juror 9?
In a legal context, _____ means a doubt based on reason and common sense, arising from a fair consideration of the evidence (or lack thereof), that would cause a reasonable person to hesitate before acting in a matter of importance.
What is "reasonable doubt"?
The jurors who said:
"...the boy is guilty, pal. So let's go home before we get sore throats."
"What's the difference whether you get one here or at the ball game?"
Who are Jurors 7 and 8?
Constantly jokes in tense situations; just wants to leave and go to a baseball game.
Who is Juror 7?
Grew up in the same neighborhood as the defendant; has a lot of knowledge about knives.
Who is Juror 5?
Murder that is planned in advance and intentional.
What is premeditated homicide?
This juror loves to doodle/draw and really cares about his job in advertising.
Who is Juror 12?
Has never been on a jury before and is therefore a bit meek; works at a bank.
Who is Juror 2?
Works as an assistant football coach in Queens, NY.
Who is the Foreman (Juror 1)?
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused of committing a crime in a court of law.
What is the defendant?
This juror makes watches and is from Europe.
Who is Juror 11?
Wears glasses; is swayed to choose "not guilty" after realizing the woman's testimony could have been wrong due to her poor eyesight.
Who is Juror 4?
Works as a house painter; once worked next to a noisy el track.
Who is Juror 6?
The statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court.
What is a testimony?
The amount of windows in the jury room (in the book).
What is three?